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Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator to join us at our Crewe service. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a mixed caseload of our Service Users, to include prescribed, alcohol and criminal justice. You will have the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Where: Crewe Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) Responsibilities About the Role: <ul><li>You will be part of our treatment team holding a mixed caseload of service users.</li><li>Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li></ul>What we are looking for: <ul><li>Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substances.</li><li>Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.</li><li>Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.</li><li>Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.</li><li>Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.</li><li>Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.</li><li>A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Participation in a contributory pension scheme.</li><li>A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>A warm and supportive team environment.</li><li>Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>Generous refer a friend scheme.</li></ul>If this resonates with you and you're eager to embark on a fulfilling journey with Change Grow Live, we'd be delighted to connect with you. Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: michelle topping | <a href="mailto:michelle.topping2@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">michelle.topping2@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07884 927485 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Location: Ellesmere Port &amp; Surrounding Areas Salary: £26,250 per year Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 18:00) On-call rota: Approx. every 10 weeks Company car provided (UK driving licence required) About the Role Serco, on behalf of the Home Office, manages the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) across the North West. Our mission is to support vulnerable asylum seekers by ensuring they have access to safe, high-quality housing and essential services. As a Housing Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring our accommodation meets the required standards. You'll oversee properties across Ellesmere Port, Chester, and surrounding areas, carrying out inspections, handling minor repairs, and supporting service users. This is a dynamic role that requires excellent people skills, resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Conducting monthly property inspections to ensure compliance with AASC standards</li> <li>Managing the onboarding and withdrawal of properties</li> <li>Reporting and categorising property faults for resolution</li> <li>Carrying out minor repairs using your provided toolkit</li> <li>Administering operational cash (e.g., topping up utility meters, emergency payments)</li> <li>Responding to and resolving customer complaints</li> <li>Participating in an emergency on-call system on a rota basis</li></ul>What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Previous experience as a Housing Officer is ideal, but we also welcome candidates with property management experience or a background working with vulnerable individuals</li> <li>Strong communication and conflict resolution skills</li> <li>The ability to handle challenging situations, such as anti-social behaviour, safeguarding concerns, and medical needs</li> <li>A full UK driving licence (essential for traveling between properties)</li> <li>Ability to pass a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check and Home Office security clearance</li></ul>Why Serco A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives. A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways. A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture. What we offer <ul> <li>Salary £26,250</li> <li>Pension - 6%</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li> <li>A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure &amp; Hospitality</li> <li>A safe and supportive culture</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li></ul>Choose Serco for the opportunity to work with a company that prioritizes the betterment of people's lives and the provision of quality accommodation for those in need. #aasccareers About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Housing Officer

Job Introduction Job Title: Accommodation Officer Salary: £18,543 Contract: Permanent Location: Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester Weekly Hours: 27.5 hours per week So.... What is this role exactly? We are looking to recruit an Accommodation Officer to work within our specialist property management team at our Countess of Chester, CH2 1UB site. You will be contributing to the amazing work undertaken by the Keyworker Team, delivering a professional service to our customers. We are looking for an individual who wants to be part of a team who can provide a great first customer experience of Your Housing Group, who is results driven and who is able to maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners, as well as being able to manage their own workload What will my working week look like? As our Accommodation Officer, you will be based at our Countess of Chester Keyworker scheme office at Ash House, CH2 1UB. Office opening hours are Monday - Friday 9am to 3pm, flexible working days and hours to be agreed. What will I be responsible for doing? You will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the keyworker scheme, which includes rent services, accounting processes and organising repairs and maintenance for a Your Housing Group's NHS Based accommodation. You will have responsibility for day to day property, tenancy and rent account management to multiple occupancy properties. And what would make me stand out from the crowd? To be a successful Accommodation Officer, here at YHG, you will.... <ul><li>have experience of day-to-day property management</li><li>have experience of tenancy and rent account management</li><li>have an understanding of contractual and statutory compliance</li><li>be experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)</li></ul>Ideally you will.... <ul><li>be a collaborative team player</li><li>be committed to providing an outstanding service to our customers</li><li>have excellent communication skills</li><li>preferably have a full UK driving licence</li></ul>This role will suit someone who enjoys being the first point of contact for customers and other key stakeholders. If you're looking for a role where you're supporting NHS keyworkers, then this could be the role for you! For more detail on the role, please review the role profile available by visiting the vacancy on our website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a> For more detail on the role, please review the role profile available by visiting the vacancy on our website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a> That all sounds great, what's in it for me? In return we offer £18,543 for a 27.5 hour week, and 25 days (pro-rata for part time hours) annual leave (holidays also increase with time served) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee offering provides much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance. Although you are based at Countess of Chester you will have access to Youggle House - our wellbeing, social, collaboration and meeting space in Birchwood, Warrington - you may be asked to travel to Youggle House to meet up with your wider team. On top of this, we'll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn't just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names. For more of our great benefits, please review the benefits information sheet available by visiting the vacancy on our website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a>. And who are Your Housing Group? Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford. As one of the North's sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year. We're an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'. Closing Date: Monday 31st March 2025 We review applications as they're received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you're interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment. Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicants who declare they have a disability, if these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Your Housing Group welcomes applications from our customers, however, access to confidential information and probity will be explored to determine whether there is a potential conflict of interest or security issue present which may prevent the Group from being able to proceed with the application.YHG1 Your Housing Group

Accommodation Officer

The Vacancy Are you passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and making a difference in your community? Wythenshawe Community Housing Group is looking for a Tenant Liaison Officer to act as a vital link between tenants, contractors, and our in-house team. In this role, you'll support residents through improvement works, damp and mould repairs, and essential safety checks. You'll ensure tenants are well-informed, address their concerns, and work closely with contractors to maintain high standards of service and communication. We're looking for someone with: <ul> <li>Experience working with social housing tenants during improvement works</li> <li>Strong communication and problem-solving skills</li> <li>The ability to handle complaints with professionalism and care</li> <li>A full driving licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>If you're a people-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you! Closing Date: 30th March 2025 Why join us? As an Investors in People Health &amp; Wellbeing recognised employer we offer a wide range of benefits such as; <ul> <li>25 days Annual Leave, rising to 30 with length of service and subject to approval the option to buy and sell additional annual leave*</li> <li>Enhanced leave options for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption &amp; Shared Parental Leave*</li> <li>Enhanced Pension scheme contributions</li> <li>Our Health Care Plan gives you money back for dental, optical, therapy costs and more</li> <li>Subsidised Healthy Living benefits i.e. gym membership or yoga classes</li> <li>Subsidised Leisure Learning benefits i.e. finance towards driving lessons or learning a new language</li> <li>Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme*</li> <li>Volunteering days in the local community</li> <li>We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension option*</li></ul>*Subject to eligibility criteria About Us Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. We are committed to investing in the health, wellbeing and development of colleagues, who we will reward fairly and empower and trust to deliver their best work for the benefit of WCHG, our customers and stakeholders. WCHG is an inclusive employer of choice where differences are recognised as strengths in delivering our purpose. A disability confident employer WCHG will work to make reasonable adjustments where possible throughout its employment processes. Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our customers and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with £195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities. About Us Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Awarded 'Investors in People' Health &amp; Wellbeing and officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer UK, three years running since 2019, WCHG is now amongst an elite group of world class organisations recognised for demonstrating a commitment to high performance through excellent people management and provides local employment to 530 colleagues. Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our tenants and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with £195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities. Benefits Flexible Working Real Living Wage Westfield Health Training and Development Recognition and Reward Volunteering within the local community

Tenant Liaison Officer

Job Introduction Job Title: Tenancy Management Officer Salary: £28,000 - £30,395 Contract: Permanent Location: Regional Weekly Hours: 35 So.... What is this role exactly? We have an exciting opportunity for a Tenancy Management Officer to cover areas in and around across the Staffordshire Moorlands. What will my working week look like? Living locally in or around the Staffordshire area you will travel around your 'patch' with the freedom to manage your diary around your customer visits and stakeholder meetings. You will also be required to visit our Head Office in Birchwood, Warrington (WA3 7QH), for meetings and training as and when required. What will I be responsible for doing? First and foremost, you will be working independently, taking the lead on the delivery of a first class, end-to-end customer focused tenancy management service. One of the great things about this role is you will have the flexibility to manage your own diary, choose a suitable working location that works for you and your customer base and be able to influence how our estates and neighbourhoods look and feel. It's a very rewarding and exciting time to join Your Housing Group! And what would make me stand out from the crowd? To be a successful as a Tenancy Management Officer here at YHG, you will have... <ul><li>Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework of social housing and property / tenancy management</li><li>Good knowledge of best practice in safeguarding adults and safeguarding children</li><li>A good level of understanding of Housing Management and relevant Housing services</li></ul>Ideally, you will... <ul><li>Have a passion for delivering consistently high levels of customer service and making a positive difference to our customers lives.</li><li>Be a real team player, working closely with colleagues within your own team and cross department decisions.</li></ul>This role is really suited to someone who likes to lead, drive and deliver results that will improve Your Housing Group's vision of being a sector leading landlord and one that really values its staff and customers as it's number one priority. That all sounds great, what's in it for me? In return we offer £28,000 - £30,395 per annum for a 35-hour week, and 25 days annual leave (holidays also increase with length of service) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee deal offers much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance. We trust our people to manage their own diaries, if you need time for an appointment, the school run or an exercise class, as long as it fits with business needs, we're open to what works for you too. And when you need to collaborate with your team, you can visit Youggle House - our wellbeing, social, collaboration and meeting space. On top of this, we'll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn't just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names. For more of our great benefits, please see the benefits information sheet attached/ available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group's career's website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a>. And who are Your Housing Group? Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford. As one of the North's sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29K properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year. We're an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'. Please check out the role profile, which is attached/available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group's website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a>. Additions As part of our pre-employment checks, this role requires the successful applicant to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check. Closing Date: 28th March 2025 We review applications as they're received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you're interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment. Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for anyone who resides in a Your Housing Group property and any applicants who declare they have a disability. If these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Some roles may be subject to probity checks which will override the scheme where a potential conflict of interest or a probity matter has been identified. YHG1 Your Housing Group

Tenancy Management Officer

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Where: Warrington Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 per year dependant on experience (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours) Contract Type: 6 months Fixed Term Contract Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li><li>Focus on early interventions and developing rapport with clients entering the service.</li><li>Work peripatetically within local hostels, supported living, community venues, and partner organisations such as local pharmacies or Warrington Hospital</li><li>Carry out home visiting or 'attrition work' for service users who have failed to attend scheduled appointments or were risk indicators cause concern for their welfare</li><li>Support and deliver group work in peripatetic venues such as hostel accommodation or community venues.</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement.</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li><li>Experience of working in an outreach capacity</li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li><li>Experience of completing referrals and assessments</li><li>Able to work remotely and continue to find creative ways to engage and communicate with service users </li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li><li>Contributory pension scheme </li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li><li>A friendly and supportive team </li><li>Refer-a-Friend scheme</li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities</li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 5/4/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Tracy Marie Ibell | <a href="mailto:Tracy.ibell@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Tracy.ibell@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07435982252 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Housing Officer Stoke on Trent Role and key responsibilities for Housing Officer <ul><li>Visiting tenants in their own homes</li><li>Receiving and investigating complaints and incidents of Anti Social Behaviour or other tenancy condition breaches</li><li>Completing fire safety audits </li><li>attending meetings, case conferences, working parties, court hearings, tenancy review hearings and evictions as directed</li><li>Supporting tenants with vulnerabilities</li><li>Attending child protection conferences</li><li>Recovery of rent arrears and maximisation of rental and other income for all council services</li></ul>Minimum Requirements for Housing Officer <ul><li>Previous experience required </li><li>Previous experience using NEC database (advantageous)</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Excellent organisational skills </li><li>Possess detailed knowledge and understanding of Housing Management</li><li>Ability to prioritise own workload</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative</li><li>Ability to deal with stressful and emotional situations</li></ul>Pay rate: £16.26 - £17.51 per hour Working hours: Full time: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Part time: 18 hours per week between Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 This job is commutable from the following areas, Stoke on Trent, Newcastle, Hanley, Bentilee, Bucknall, Tunstall, Burslem, Cobridge, Trentham Lakes, Longton, Meir, If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call our office on 01782 367818 or submit your CV by clicking "Apply Now" and we will be in touch immediately.

Job Description Job Title: Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £33,487.46 (£35,168.63 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday/ Hybrid Location: Colshaw Farm - Cheshire East If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Housing Officer This post will give an opportunity for the successful candidate to gain valuable experience working as a Housing Officer to cover a busy Housing Patch based in Cheshire Covering the Colshaw Farm Estate along with a small, dispersed area in the Greater Manchester and Trafford area. This role will require someone to maximise the economic viability, social sustainability, and self-sufficiency of the tenancies in their patch through targeted support, services, and action, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, acting as an 'Account Manager', advocating for the customer to ensure that other teams are providing services to the expected level. This will be delivered through flexible, self-led and resourceful processes that enables the front-line worker to put customer first. About you We are looking for someone with a proven track record of delivering a high-quality customer service function, preferably in the housing sector including effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. We require someone who also has a proven track record of successfully solving difficult problems and demonstrating initiative to proven activities. Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: <ul> <li>Competitive pay &amp; generous pension </li> <li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays</li> <li>Flexible working options available</li> <li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li> <li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile <ul> <li>Pro-actively manage, maintain and improve designated social housing neighbourhoods; dealing with all aspects of tenancy conditions, including service failures, creating, promoting and adopting a culture of customer care in accordance with agreed processes, standards, timescales and targets.</li> <li>Accountable for maximising and increasing income collection, working in partnership with Shared Service colleagues to ensure good payment practices are established from tenancy start, support customers with benefit claims, signposting for advice and carrying out home visits during arrears pursuance process. </li> <li>Represent the Group in Court for all cases brought against customers in your designated area, ensuring cases are progressed effectively and efficiently and relevant stakeholders are kept up to date with developments and outcomes. </li> <li>As an "Account Manager" for the customer and property, be responsible for identifying issues which can be resolved with early intervention, be responsible for liaising with internal &amp; external stakeholders to ensure services and actions are effective and efficient to build lasting, satisfactory and sustainable tenancies. </li> <li>Accountable for 'patch profitability', minimising void rent loss, identify cash leakage, working in partnership with Shared Service colleagues to carry out inspections, property viewings and managing tenancy sign ups and new tenancy visits. </li> <li>Manage a delegated discretionary budget, making decisions regarding the allocation of your budget, ensuring Group financial controls are adhered to robustly and effectively. </li> <li>Provide quality assurance for all communal areas in your patch, escalating contracted service failures to the relevant contract owner for resolution, and resolving other issues using the relevant procedure.</li> <li>Other Information</li> <li>You will be required to work a range of shifts on a 24 hour, 7 days per week rota basis.</li> <li>You will undertake regular training to enable you to deliver your role safely.</li> <li>From time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, in consultation with your Line Manager.</li> <li>Commission, direct and influence other teams as appropriate to resolve low level anti-social behaviour issues, hate crimes, domestic abuse and issues impacting community cohesion, escalating complex cases to the Community Safety Team as appropriate. </li> <li>Maximise the use of mobile technology to ensure the provision of an efficient and proactive customer service to customers. </li> <li>Champion and promote usage of the online self-service facility, to contribute to ongoing financial efficiencies across the Group by reducing the demand on front line resources. </li> <li>Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver customer involvement objectives and stakeholder management within a specified area, attending community meetings where relevant to the Group and its customers. </li> <li>Build effective and strong relationships with customers, identify customer's needs and aspirations, provide targeted support and use of customer intelligence to drive tenancy sustainability. </li> <li>Provide clear, supportive and accurate social housing advice to customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, including signposting where appropriate, to ensure awareness of the service and the effective progression and resolution of cases. </li> <li>Act as an advocate for customers, both internally and externally where appropriate to ensure their expectations are maintained and they are receiving the appropriate levels of service. </li> <li>Work with customers to minimise and resolve issues and complaints, liaising with the Customer Complaints Team to resolve escalated complaints as required.</li> <li>Promote opportunities for customers to engage with and be involved in key decision making through our customer involvement function, to ensure the delivery of a service that meets their needs. </li> <li>Work with regional colleagues, providing local intelligence on neighbourhood level issues to contribute to the regional planning process. </li> <li>Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. </li> <li>Maintain accurate records using appropriate systems, ensuring the integrity and quality of Social Housing service data, to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required. </li> <li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.</li> <li>Accountable for organising your own work, priorities and objectives to meet the organisational goals, with the focus being "self-led" with customers need and requirements at the forefront to improve the areas for which you are responsible for. </li> <li>Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. </li> <li>Build relationships with local stakeholders in order to foster partnership working to deliver shared neighbourhood improvement. </li> <li>Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. </li> <li>Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements</li></ul>Person specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential <ul> <li>Proven track record of delivering a high quality customer service function, preferably in the housing sector. </li> <li>Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. </li> <li>Customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work at all levels within the business. </li> <li>Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities. </li> <li>Proven track record of successfully solving difficult problems. </li> <li>Proven track record of demonstrating initiative to proven activities. </li> <li>Ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment. </li> <li>Proficient use of a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office. </li> <li>Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements.</li></ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of agile/flexible working. </li> <li>Experience of forecasting and managing a budget. </li> <li>Experience of setting work priorities and arrangements, being self-led and working with minimal supervision.</li></ul>About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our ways of working Commitment to Diversity

The Vacancy 1 x Permanent post 1 x Temporary post (until 31st March 2026) Stockport Homes Group is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on building strong collaborative relationships locally, regionally and nationally. We are passionate about not only providing housing and building new homes in Stockport, but helping to transform the lives of our customers. We aim to provide comfortable and affordable homes and engage customers and communities. We're looking for a Homeless Support Officer to join our Temporary Accommodation team, to support in the day to day running of the temporary accommodation schemes, maintaining a good standard of temporary accommodation, provided for homeless families, single men and single women, sited at 3 separate locations. This is a varied role, working on a shift basis and your time can be spent offering practical support and advice to promote customer independence and development. You will support customers in life skills training sessions in both formal and informal settings. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and support a diverse range of customers, assisting them into long term independent accommodation, inspiring people to make positive changes, realise their full potential and lead a fulfilled life. Candidates for this role will have good communication skills and a working knowledge of IT and Microsoft Office applications. You will have confidence in challenging behaviour/resistance in others and have previous experience and knowledge of providing a support/befriending service and a basic understanding of the benefits system. You will undertake 'on the job training' to understand the business and carry out key tasks which includes domestic duties, cleaning and preparing properties to be let after they have been vacated; and storing belongings in line with legal responsibilities. You will be required to work on a shift basis for this role. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. This role will be on Skylight terms and conditions. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People &amp; OD Team on <a href="mailto:humanresources@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">humanresources@stockporthomes.org</a>. We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate. Closing date: 30th March 2025 Interview date: 7th April 2025 About Us Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG), an umbrella organisation for four, socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact. We are Stockport's largest landlord, managing over 12,000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords, as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes. As builders, landlords, architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally, through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve people's lives: from advice and support on health and wellbeing, to employment, educational opportunities and help in the home. All our profit is reinvested within the group to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help. Companies within SHG: Stockport Homes - Stockport Homes was formed in 2005, to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company, we operate as an ALMO which is an 'Arm's length management organisation', so whilst the company is owned by the Council, we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services. Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative, high-quality construction, maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly, community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive. Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, established in 2018, dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment, alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks, particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work. Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017, Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council, focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport. SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey. Our Benefits Personal Development Work/Life Balance Embrace Diversity Our Community Previous Next

Homeless Support Officer

The Vacancy Temporary until 31st March 2027 Part Time (28 hours per week) We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of 'One team, transforming lives'. Working for us means you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Stockport every day. It also means you get to be part of a thriving and forward looking organisation that prides itself on being a great place to work. We have a vacancy for a Housing Support Officer - Community Hub tasked with assisting socially isolated customers to access a range of group activities in Stockport. Delivering a personable &amp; professional service to customers on the phone, face to face and whilst facilitating social groups in the community will be essential. Nurturing positive working relationships with a range of internal teams at SHG &amp; external partner agencies is key to the success of this role. Working closely with the Housing Support Team and wider Inclusion Team will be essential in order to generate referrals. Candidates will have robust IT skills in order to update customer action plans &amp; risk assessments. Adhering to safeguarding policies &amp; procedures is essential when supporting a caseload of customers who may have vulnerabilities &amp; additional support needs. If you would like to informally discuss the Housing Support Officer - Community Hub role please contact Jay Makipour, Housing Support Team Leader on 07929 717 572 or email <a href="mailto:jay.makipour@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">jay.makipour@stockporthomes.org</a>. We strongly recommend an early application as we will be interviewing throughout the duration of the role being open and reserve the right to close the role early if we successfully appoint. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. This role will be on Skylight terms and conditions. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. Closing date: 13th April 2025 Interview date: 22nd April 2025 About Us SKylight is a Community benefit society established in 2018 and was set up as the charitable arm of Stockport Homes Group. As a Community benefit society, SKylight was set up for the benefit of the community with a social objective. SKylight works closely with the people of Stockport to help transform lives in local communities including furniture recycling, providing accommodation and intensive support to people who are homeless, affordable holiday clubs for local children, and a network of community stores called Pantries to help people make their money go further. SKylight are proud to be part of Stockport Homes Group and their contribution to making Stockport a great place to live and work. We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in. Our Benefits Personal Development Work/Life Balance Embrace Diversity Our Community Previous Next

Housing Support Officer- Community Hub

Housing Standards Officers play a critical role in ensuring rented housing across Cheshire East meets a safe living standard. The role is to educate, engage and encourage landlords to provide safe housing, and take enforcement action where it is needed to deal with breaches in legislation. Good quality homes can have positive impacts on people's health - and conversely, poorly maintained homes can exacerbate poor physical and mental wellbeing. The Housing Standards team work across a diverse housing sector, but primarily with low-income households in private rented housing, to make sure people's health isn't made worse by poor quality housing. We are recruiting 2 Housing Standards Officers to drive up standards across the rented sector, ensure compliance in how Houses in Multiple Occupation are managed, and tackle issues caused by empty homes. To be successful in this role, you will bring your construction / housing enforcement knowledge and your negotiation and interpersonal skills to effectively manage all stakeholders in the enforcement process, including tenants, private landlords, registered providers of social housing, other accommodation providers, Fire Service, Police, and other Council departments. The role will provide the opportunity to work on a diverse range of cases both in the office and on site in people's homes. You will need good organisational, report writing and IT skills and attention to detail. You will work as part of a team of 6 Housing Standards Officers, 2 Assistant Housing Standards Officers, a Duty Assistant and a Team Leader, as well as colleagues in the wider Housing service who deliver adaptations, domestic retrofit, hoarding support, and housing options. The team works on a hybrid basis; predominantly working from home but also working in our Crewe office at least one day per week. The Council will provide the appropriate IT equipment to enable this. You will be asked to provide a satisfactory basic DBS check as part of the pre-employment checks. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Colin Wyatt on (01270) 685691 or email <a href="mailto:colin.wyatt@cheshireeast.gov.uk" target="_blank">colin.wyatt@cheshireeast.gov.uk</a>

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